Chamonix and Mont Blanc Day Trip from Geneva


10 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Cross the Switzerland-France border with an informative guide and marvel at the majesty of the European Alps on this Chamonix and Mont Blanc highest mountain in Europe day trip from Geneva. You'll drive through the Arve Valley to the pretty Alpine town of Chamonix. Ride the cable car to the Aiguille du Midi peak and enjoy breathtaking views over the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Take the scenic cog railway to Montenvers and see the spectacular Mer de Glace, widely considered the most famous glacier in France.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable car ride to summit of Aiguille du Midi (if option selected)
  • Train ride to Montenvers (if option selected, caves included but the opening is NOT garanteed))
  • Skip the line tickets
  • Guide if more than 10 people or driver guide for small groups
  • Entry/Admission - Aiguille du Midi
  • Entry/Admission - Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Geneva, Geneva

Board our bus to Chamonix Mont Blanc, the bus will have the name of the tour

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: 100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France

If option selected - Ride up the cable car and discover a spectacular panoramic view of the Chamonix Valley and the French, Swiss and Italian Alps at 3842m ! On a clear day, you may even see the Mattherhorn, the famous Swiss peak and icon of Switzerland – it’s even found on packages of delicious Toblerone chocolate. If it’s open, you can try the unique adventure: "Step into the Void" BREATHTAKING! ( queue can be expected for the step into the void/glass box)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Statue of Balmat and Saussure, 37 Pl. Balmat, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Take a photo of the most famous Alpinistes

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Montenvers - Mer de Glace Train, 35 Place de la Mer de Glace Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France

If option selected - Discover the well known Ice Sea, take the mountain train until the Montenvers station and enjoy the panorama.

If you feel brave and if it's open ( not guarateed), you can go down the small gondola and the 500 steps to visit the Ice Caves

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chamonix, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes

Explore the stunning alpine scenery of Chamonix in the French Alps. Chamonix is a picturesque town and the most famous mountain resort in France; from everywhere in the city if you look at the sky …you will see It – The roof of Europe – The Majestic Mont-Blanc. Enjoy the bus ride to the third natural mountain spot most visited in the world.


Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for children aged 2 and under
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Stroller accessible
  • Please dress appropriately for a day in the mountains; even if it is warm and sunny in Geneva, it can be cold and wet in Chamonix or at the top of the Aiguille du Midi and on the Mer de Glace
  • The operation of the Aiguille du Midi cable car and Mer de Glace train are both subject to local weather conditions on the day, we cannot found out before we arrive in Chamonix, it's a risk to take
  • Near public transportation
  • Please note there is unplanned maintenance on the Aiguille du midi cable car at the moment, an alternative cable car will be offered with a similar view
  • If one of the activity closes, there will be alternative offers, or partial refunds, but the transports won't be refunded in any case
  • Infant seats available
  • Please note that the official currency of France is the EURO. Swiss francs are unlikely to be accepted in Chamonix
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel, as you will be travelling from Geneva (Switzerland) to Chamonix (France)
  • Please note: guide will be present with you on the bus and the village. You will have free time in the cable car or train and the guide will meet you after.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that if you take the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace options, you will be provided with a multipass. Multipass which gives access to all the facilities of the Mont Blanc company. If you use this Multipass for a single activity, it will be considered by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc as used and cannot be refunded if the other activities are closed. The Mont Blanc company offers alternative activities but does not authorize refunds of the multipass.
  • The train ticket includes the ice caves but the opening is never garanteed and depends on the day , we cannot know before if it will be open. If the train is open and not the cave, there is no refund
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
666poojam
May 2023

Incredible trip and experience, bus ride go charmonix, cable car to mt blanc, train ride to mer de glace. Can't recommend enough

Getaway401557
May 2023

An incredible, well-organized tour with lots of amazing places! I booked a full package, which included a Cable car ride to the summit of Aiguille du Midi and a Train ride to Montenvers to visit the ice caves. The timing was perfect - I managed to explore all the attractions, take fantastic phot...

Abbey_B
April 2023

Amazing day! Babis was an excellent guide. Went with us to each attraction. Gondola ride was awesome. Scenery is unbelievable. Nice day trip from Geneva

Triantafyllos_T
April 2023

All the arrangement was very good and organized. We loved the mountain and we had the opportunity to drink hot chocolate at 2317 meters hight. Unforgettable moments!!!

Linda_M
April 2023

Great guide very knowledgeable made the whole day very much fun. The trip up the mountain was fabulous. The glass house on top was amazing.. tour took 10 hours but worth every secon

Irelandabu2013
April 2023

Fabulous views. Beautiful. Very efficiently lead by an excellent guide. Highly recommend although it is expensive.

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